Nizoral Shampoo
Description
Nizoral shampoo is an anti-dandruff shampoo used to treat dandruff and manage flaking, scaling, and itchiness. It contains ketoconazole, a clinically proven antifungal medication that helps control dandruff. Nizoral shampoo works by inhibiting the growth of fungus, which is the root cause of dandruff, while also alleviating its symptoms.
Nizoral shampoo should be used only under medical supervision; it should not be used as a regular shampoo. Wet the hair and scalp thoroughly before applying the shampoo, and then massage it into the scalp and hair for at least three minutes. Rinse it off with water.
Common side effects of Nizoral shampoo are dryness, irritation, or scalp redness. If these symptoms worsen or persist, get medical help. Pregnant or nursing patients should only use Nizoral shampoo if prescribed by a doctor.
Nizoral shampoo must not be used on broken or irritated skin. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. If you experience any unusual symptoms or side effects, discontinue use and consult your healthcare provider.
Other shampoos with ketoconazole as their active ingredient include Ketomac shampoo, Ketocip shampoo, Nizol shampoo, and Exizol shampoo.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹86.40 |
You Save | ₹33.60 (28% on MRP) |
Contains | Ketoconazole(1.0 %) |
Uses | Dandruff |
Side effects | Dry hair, burning |
Therapy | ANTI-DANDRUFF |
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to ketoconazole or other ingredients of Nizoral shampoo.
- If your scalp is broken or inflamed.
Side effects
- Dry hair
- Burning
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- Your condition worsens or does not improve in 2-4 weeks.
- You experience any skin rashes or discomfort after using this shampoo.
Directions for Use
- Wet the hair and scalp well with water. Apply shampoo and gently massage it over the entire scalp.
- Keep it for 5-10 mins before rinsing off. Rinse the hair and scalp with water.
- Nizoral shampoo may be irritating to mucous membranes of the eyes and contact with the area must be avoided.
- If Nizoral shampoo does get into the eyes, it must be rinse off gently with cold water.
Storage and disposal
- Store the Nizoral shampoo in a closed container .
- Keep it away from children and pets.
Quick Tips
- Nizoral shampoo is used to treat dandruff and control flaking, scaling, and itching associated with dandruff. It contains ketoconazole as the active ingredient. Do not use this shampoo for any condition other than those prescribed by your doctor....
- This medicine is intended for external use only and should not be ingested.
- Nizoral shampoo should not be used on a broken or inflamed scalp.
- If your eyes come into contact with this shampoo, rinse them immediately with clean water.
- Dry hair and burning may occur in some individuals using this medicine. These symptoms, however, are usually mild and resolve on their own. Furthermore, not everyone may get this side effect.
- Take precautions to ensure the shampoo does not get into the eyes. If it does, gently wash the eyes with cold water.
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Content Details

Dr. Suma Kunchur
MBBS

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Nizoral shampoo used for?
Q: Should I use Nizoral shampoo everyday?
References
- Nizoral® Anti-Dandruff Shampoo - Ketoconazole 1% [Internet]. Nizoral® Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. 2025 [cited 1 Sept 2025].
- Ketoconazole 2% w/w Shampoo - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2025 [cited 1 Sept 2025].
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2025 [cited 1 Sept 2025].
- How to treat dandruff [Internet]. Aad.org. 2025 [cited 1 Sept 2025].
- Sinawe H, Casadesus D. Ketoconazole. [Updated 2023 Jun 26]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559221/ 2025 [cited 1 Sept 2025].
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